Account Executive, Mission Programs Department of War

Job Requirements Washington, DC Herndon, VA Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Salesforce is looking for a Mission Programs Account Executive to serve as the primary domain expert within DOW and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Your mission is to bridge the gap between Salesforce's industry-leading technology and the complex operational requirements of the Department of War (DOW). You are not a traditional salesperson; you are a Mission Programs Partner. You will use your deep experience in the DOW and DIB operations—likely gained through military service, business development, or capture management—to help navigate the "mission-speak" of Defense Services, identify high-value operational gaps, and position Salesforce as the engine for mission success within our Defense Industrial Base.

Key Responsibilities Mission Mapping:

Translate complex operational needs (e.g., Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2), Theater Posture, Logistics, Readiness) into Salesforce technical solutions.

Capture & Influence:

Support the capture process by shaping requirements before the RFP is released. You will help "pre-wire" the mission value proposition with key stakeholders within the DIB. Also support post-award of a program to position Salesforce as a key component to improve the defense program.

Executive Presence:

Serve as a peer-level advisor to DOW and DIB leadership, demonstrating a deep understanding of the Services and Industry.

Programmatic Thought Leadership:

Develop "Mission Plays"—repeatable frameworks for how Salesforce can solve specific DOW problems, from personnel readiness to real-time asset tracking in contested environments.

Ecosystem Orchestration:

Work with System Integrators (SIs) and mission partners to ensure Salesforce is integrated into the broader digital battlefield architecture.

Required Qualifications Deep DOW Domain Expertise:

Minimum of 5+ years of experience working within or directly supporting DOW. You understand the hierarchy, the funding flows (FYDP), and the operational "pain points." The "Translator"

Ability:

Proven ability to translate military operational requirements into digital transformation strategies.

Capture or BD Background:

Experience in Federal Business Development or Capture Management, specifically winning large-scale programs within the DOW.

Salesforce/SaaS Literacy:

While you don't need to be a developer, you must understand the "Art of the Possible" with SaaS, Data Clouds, and AI, and be able to articulate why a platform approach beats a legacy "built-from-scratch" system.

Clearance:

Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

Preferred Experience Former Military Leadership:

Retired O-5+ or Senior NCO with experience in DOW preferred.

Industry Advisory:

Prior experience as an Industry Advisor or "Mission Lead" at a major systems integrator or cloud service provider.

Network:

An established network of contacts within the DOW and DIB. This candidate must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) who does not hold dual citizenship and agrees to complete a U.S. federal government Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position.

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